2 Thalers - Franz Joseph (Prague) 1716 front 2 Thalers - Franz Joseph (Prague) 1716 back
2 Thalers - Franz Joseph (Prague) 1716 photo
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2 Thalers - Franz Joseph Prague

1716 year
Silver 60.53 g -
Description
Issuer
Counts of Schlick (Kingdom of Bohemia)
Count
Francis Joseph (Franz Josef) (1675-1740)
Emperor
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1716
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1519-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
60.53 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#347350
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed imperial eagle with shield on breast. Mint letters below in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROL VI D.G.ROM:IMP S.A.GER.HISP.HU.B.REX.
FS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Franz Joseph, who was the Emperor of Austria and King of Bohemia from 1848 to 1916. The coin features an image of Franz Joseph on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Bohemia on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighs 60.53 grams, making it a substantial piece of currency for its time.